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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Dorothy Gish'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Dorothy Gish'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $30.25

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

3-4 foot spread | $176.25

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

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Dorothy Gish Azalea plant details

Dorothy Gish Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dorothy Gish Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dorothy Gish Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, clay, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2.5 inch, frilled, hose-in-hose red-orange flowers with darker flairs open mid-season. Very floriferous.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Frilled, 2-3" hose-in-hose blooms appear mid-season in bursts of red-oranges with darker flares. Simply gorgeous, this floriferous selection grows to 6-8' and spreads.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Dorothy Gish Azalea plant

How to Grow Dorothy Gish Azalea

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant